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SV53 OPX

2003 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,041 mi
Last recorded171,041 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo XC70113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 OPX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 171,041 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 171,041 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2014 155,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 155,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 148,491 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 148,491 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 137,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside upper taillamp inopreative

Pass 22 Aug 2011 125,057 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 113,912 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor

front tyres wearing on edges

rear seat back in boot area has only one seat catch working,offside not working

slight cracking at both front brake flexi hoses

slight play at both front wishbone front bushes

slight smear from front wiper blades

Fail 26 Aug 2010 113,895 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlamp beam patterns poor

engine oil level low

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside tail light upper bulb not working

rear seat back in boot area has only one seat catch working,offside not working

slight cracking at both front brake flexi hoses

slight play at both front wishbone front bushes

slight smear from front wiper blades

Pass 25 Aug 2009 100,578 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 100,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear upper position light not working

Pass 1 Sep 2008 87,512 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 75,385 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 75,385 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 62,895 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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SV53 OPX is a 2003 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 113,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV53 OPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo XC70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV53 OPX is a 2003 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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